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Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

East Sussex County Council

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28 Aug 2026 at 09:44

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is procuring passenger transport by taxi or multi-purpose vehicle with between one and eight seats. The service is for a school passenger travelling from two residential pickup points to East Sussex College Hastings, Station Plaza. The requirement uses a saloon vehicle and includes a passenger assistant for one pupil who has epilepsy. Journeys are scheduled around the college day, with transport provided on weekdays. One passenger travels on Mondays and Tuesdays and needs the trained assistant; another travels from Monday to Friday and does not require an assistant. The work is a specialist passenger transport service, rather than general vehicle hire, and involves transporting young people safely to and from education.

The process reached tender: the council invited offers using a selective restricted procedure above threshold. The deadline for submitting offers was 2 September 2026 at 10:00. The contract period runs from 7 September 2026 to 31 July 2029. The published requirement covers one transport service and does not set out a monetary value. Journey arrangements include weekday operation, a stated college timetable of 09:30 to 15:00, and a further passenger journey described as 12:30 to 16:15. The part-time timetable remains subject to confirmation. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The service category is transport services.

This opportunity suits a local taxi or private-hire operator with a suitable saloon or MPV, capacity for up to eight seats, and reliable weekday availability over a school timetable. The strongest fit is a provider experienced in transporting children or young people to education and able to manage separate passenger schedules and pickup arrangements. The operator must be able to provide an appropriately trained passenger assistant for a pupil with epilepsy, while also supporting a passenger who does not need an assistant. Businesses should be comfortable coordinating with the college and council, maintaining dependable attendance, and delivering safe, consistent journeys for vulnerable passengers. An SME-sized transport business with appropriate safeguarding and passenger-care arrangements is well placed to compete.

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Notice Title

Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant

Notice Description

Tender details: Vehicle type: Saloon Passenger Assistant Required: Yes - epilepsy trained Proposed Taxi Route: From: TN39 4HZ TN38 8DJ To: East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza, TN34 1BA Frequency: Monday-Friday Daily School Time: 09:30-15:00 Comments for Operator: Pupil at TN38 8DJ travels Monday and Tuesday. Epilepsy trained PA required. Pupil at TN39 4HZ traveld Monday - Friday 12:30-16:15. Does not require a PA. Part-tine timetable to be confirmed This opportunity has been distributed on SProc.net

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5dea97a7-9633-454a-927b-57263a54fdde
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03d77b61-de42-4a5c-aba0-f732576eb9a3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Sussex County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

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